SpEd Teacher - Secondary

St. Cloud Area School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 50,876 - 93,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

St. Cloud Area School District 742 is seeking a highly motivated Special Education teacher in Saint Cloud, MN. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging climate to educate and empower all learners in partnership with the community.

The position requires a current MN MDE special education license and may require related experience. Multi-categorical licenses are preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Current special education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
• Preferred: Previous related experience.
• Preferred: Multi-categorical licenses.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning and Preparation: design coherent instruction and assess learning.
• Classroom Environment: foster respect, culture of learning, and manage procedures.
• Instructional Interaction: communicate clearly, engage students, provide feedback.
• Professional Responsibilities: reflect on teaching, maintain records, communicate with families.
• Supervise: collaborate with and oversee the work of special education paras.

Education

Special education teaching license (Minnesota)

Multi-categorical licenses

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION

FTE; School Year

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Special Education Supervisors/Director, Building Principals

SUPERVISION

Works collaboratively with, and oversees the work of special education paras

SALARY RANGE

$50,876 - $93,552 /year (based on education and experience)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Current special education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Preferred

• Previous related experience
• Multi-categorical licenses

POSITION SUMMARY

To create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today's and tomorrow's society.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Instructional Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students
• Select instructional goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources
• Design coherent instruction
• Assess student learning

Classroom Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space

Instructional Interaction

• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Contribute to the school and district
• Grow and develop professionally
• Show professionalism
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long‑term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

For inquiries, please contact [e-mail]